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Coffee cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1805-1815

GUSN

GUSN-17624

Description

Porcelain coffee cup. Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of handle and rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
enameling
gilding
hand-painted
porcelain
floral patterns
Imari
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Maker

Coalport (Maker)

Location of Origin

England, SHROPSHIRE

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1952.45

Places

Shropshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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